A bat found in an older part of the City of Janesville tests positive for rabies.
Rock County Public Health Department Environmental Health Director Rick Wietersen says at this time, no human contact with the bat has been reported.
Rabies is an infectious disease that affects the nervous system of humans and other mammals. The rabies virus is transmitted through direct contact, usually a bite, from an animal with rabies.
If you have been in contact with any wildlife or unfamiliar animals, especially if you have been bitten or scratched, talk with your healthcare provider or local health department to determine your risk for rabies or other illnesses.
